EXPLORING THE SILK ROADS – SPRING 2009
History and Ethnobiology of the Silk Roads, lecture course
In Spring 2009, a new interdisciplinary and interdivisional
course will be offered on the History and Ethnobiology of the Silk Roads, which
will explore the historical and ethnobiological aspects of the life and trading
among peoples along the silk roads, emphasizing
To take the course, you must enroll simultaneously in TWO half-courses by that name: Biology 172 (taught by Heidi Dobson, 2 credits with science distribution) and History 248 (taught by Brian Dott, 2 credits in social science distribution); the course is a total of 4 credits.
History and
Ethnobiology of the Silk Roads, field course in
In Spring 2009, a field course IN China on the History and Ethnobiology
of the Silk Roads will also be offered by the same two instructors, and will
take place during the 2 weeks of Spring Break; the course is listed under Asian
Studies 412 (1 credit). In order to participate in this trip and class you must
also register for both of the 2 credit courses listed above. Note we will be reserving space in the two
2-credit courses for people who are applying for the field course. If you are unable to register for the two
2-credit courses during regular registration you may still apply for the field
class. If you are accepted to
participate in the field course in
Click here to go to the application forms.
DEADLINE EXTENDED
The application will be due in the Study Abroad Office by 4 PM on Wed. November 19.
ALL QUESTIONS SHOULD BE DIRECTED TO EITHER